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QUETTA: Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) Balochistan president Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti on Sunday said Bugti tribesmen were fully prepared to fight against India in the hills of the Kashmir valley.

“Bugti tribesmen would fight against Indian troops ahead of Pakistan Army,” said the grandson of Nawab Akbar Bugti.

The statement from the chief of JWP comes at a time when Indian rhetoric against Pakistan has reached a fever pitch following the attack on an Indian army camp in India-held Kashmir, with the valley going through a period of great turmoil.

Shahzain said Indian forces are involved in atrocities against the defenceless and voiceless Kashmiris, and added that the “sacrifices of the Kashmiris will not go unnoticed”.

Due to the heavy-handed and brutal tactics used by Indian security forces to control protests in Indian-held Kashmir, more than 100 people have been killed, with hundreds blinded by 'non-lethal pellet guns' and thousands injured.

The JWP chief made the statement during a press conference at Bugti House.

Answering a question related to his cousin, Brahamdagh Bugti, Shahzain said it was Brahamdagh’s personal decision to apply for asylum in India.

Shahzain also lamented that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has not made efforts to rehabilitate Bugti tribesmen as promised.

Bugti tribesmen have staged protest demonstrations in various areas of Balochistan against Indian aggression and interference in Balochistan.

Attack and allegations

Heavily-armed suspected militants killed 17 Indian soldiers in a pre-dawn raid earlier this week on an army base in India-held Kashmir (IHK), the worst such attack for years in the disputed Himalayan region.

The 'militants' first attacked a frontline base close to the Line of Control (LoC) before moving onto the brigade headquarters at Uri.

Four suspected militants were also killed during the gunbattle with Indian security forces.

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We know Bloch are patriotic Pakistani and they love their motherland and know well how to defend them.

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Baloch Pashtun

Sep 25, 2016 08:18pm

Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti is the true voice of Balochistan.

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Dr.Arshad

Sep 25, 2016 08:18pm

That's the spirit! The Balochs have realized that India's rhetoric and narrative have no veracity. Indian brutalities and human rights violations in IHJK have opened the eyes of all Pakistanis.Even our liberals are wonder struck by Indian jingoism.

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Rana Muhammad Usman

Sep 25, 2016 08:21pm

We are one against external threats.

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Samir Lone

Sep 25, 2016 08:25pm

This reiterates my point the real Baloch who actually are in Pakistan are proud and nationalistic. Unlike the absconders who ran away on foreign passports

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XoF

Sep 25, 2016 08:28pm

Another Isolation of India..this time in their agenda itself. This Indian embarrassment is making us embarrassed itself, being our neighbors.

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shiraz

Sep 25, 2016 08:28pm

India and Modi getting a BIG slap on the face.

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Ikram

Sep 25, 2016 08:28pm

We are with you,baloch brothers,pak army and pakistan..you r the real representative of bugti tribe

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Bharti

Sep 25, 2016 08:33pm

Another tight slap on the face of modi andIndian hate monger

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Ahmed

Sep 25, 2016 08:33pm

Thanks...

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Striker

Sep 25, 2016 08:35pm

Good show!

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kashmiri

Sep 25, 2016 08:40pm

We don't need words, we need action,when are you coming to liberate us ?

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POLO

Sep 25, 2016 08:41pm

Fight against poverty, poor health, corruption, extremism & unemployment in Balochistan. It would be more beneficial for baloch people.

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N baluch

Sep 25, 2016 08:41pm

Great and brave baluch.

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Faisal

Sep 25, 2016 08:43pm

Well done, an other slap on the face of India and Indian's lies are finding no feet to stand.

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Burhan

Sep 25, 2016 08:44pm

Hero. Full stop.

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Masoud

Sep 25, 2016 08:47pm

The proud Baloch peoples are real Pakistani by heart some like Brahamdagh Bugti have gone astray. In the unlikely event of any confrontation between India & Pakistan the proud Pakistani Baloch will leave no stone unturned to fight alongside with Pakistani soldiers to teach India a lesson. Brahamdagh Bugti will become a liability for India

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ALEX USA

Sep 25, 2016 08:47pm

Tribalism is thing of the past,govt should invest heavily in the area to create jobs so peoples can be free from these lowlife mafia.

That one bugti who is seeking asylum in india does not represent all bugti tribe.

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anees from zaida

Sep 25, 2016 08:56pm

A slap in the face of another irrelevant Bugti !!

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Pakistani

Sep 25, 2016 08:58pm

Thank you India for providing all Pakistani brothers the opportunity to unite once again.

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Nauman

Sep 25, 2016 09:01pm

Yes........Balochistan is Pakistan...........

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Baloch Blood

Sep 25, 2016 09:15pm

Every Baloch will fight to defend Pakistan. We want our rights within Pakistan just like so many Indian states and units are demanding their rights from Indian government. Pakistan Zindabad, Baloch Qaum Paindabad.

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sana-1

Sep 25, 2016 09:22pm

India is damaging itself in thinking that they are causing damage to Pakistan whereas reality works in the opposite way....

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abrar ali shah khattak

Sep 25, 2016 09:28pm

Live you Shahzain. You rightly comprehend India malicious designs. At the same time Pakistani leadership should meet legal demands of our Baloch brethren.

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i2i

Sep 25, 2016 09:30pm

Baloch are brave and honorable people. We need more and more baloch in our armed forces.

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Jawan

Sep 25, 2016 09:28pm

We love everyone who is a Pakistani regardless of who you are: a balochi, pathan, Sindhi, Punjabi, Sunni, Shia, Hindu, Sikh, christian.

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Sohail Khan Gem

Sep 25, 2016 09:36pm

ShahZain's Bugti statement is a big Slap on the face of Pakistan's enemies.

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Sohail Khan Gem

Sep 25, 2016 09:41pm

I'm from KPK and We Pashton Tribesmen are full ready to fight with the enemies of Pakistan.
Pakistan zindabad.

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Ali baloch

Sep 25, 2016 09:40pm

where art thou indians?? Brahamdagh and hyrbyair are paid goons. They by no means represent the sentiments of their tribes or the baloch people. In fact, hyrbyair's elder brother and the next marri sardar (tribe chief) is with pakistan!!

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Khan

Sep 25, 2016 09:42pm

Bravo…Whole nation is with patriotic Bugtis.

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Ganga Das

Sep 25, 2016 09:47pm

Way to go Sir Bugti!

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DIL DIL PAKISTAN

Sep 25, 2016 09:47pm

Bravo this is the morale of every patriotic Pakistani.

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Syed Abbas

Sep 25, 2016 09:50pm

Long live Pakistan. Baloch are proud Pakistani national. I hope CEPEC brings prosperity in Balochistan.

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Kamal Pasha.

Sep 25, 2016 09:58pm

Except few all balouchs are patriotic. God bless them.

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Splash

Sep 25, 2016 09:58pm

There are always right and wrong people everywhere.

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Haris Abbasi

Sep 25, 2016 10:03pm

A slap in the face of Brahamdagh Bugti and a message to all Pakistanis to never doubt the patriotism of the great Bugti tribe. I send my gratitude to Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti shahib.

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Changez_Khan

Sep 25, 2016 10:05pm

Just awesome, we need people like Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti, the Bugti tribesmen are brave and Pakistan, Kashmir loving people.

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Doc

Sep 25, 2016 10:13pm

Much awaited statement.....slap in d face of Indian leaders

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Asif

Sep 25, 2016 10:18pm

Real voice of Baloch tribesmen! Thumbs up Shahzain

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Rashid

Sep 25, 2016 10:22pm

Sad news for India

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Jamil

Sep 25, 2016 10:25pm

Baloch will always remain loyal and patriotic citizens of Pakistan!

Pakistan Zindabad!

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Neutral

Sep 25, 2016 10:31pm

all efforts should be made to make balochistan better, great people great province!

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Adnan

Sep 25, 2016 10:43pm

thats cool

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Ali (CA)

Sep 25, 2016 10:54pm

Thank u, we love u

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Riaz Murtaza

Sep 25, 2016 10:59pm

Country is proud of our Baluch brothers.

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asif

Sep 25, 2016 11:14pm

Nation Salutes you Sir.

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Arif

Sep 25, 2016 11:24pm

Way to go Shahzain!

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Pakistani

Sep 25, 2016 11:38pm

Shahzain true son of Pakistan. And we all will be behind you against the Indians.

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Millan

Sep 25, 2016 11:47pm

Bravo. True patriots.

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Abdullah

Sep 25, 2016 11:53pm

Well, that is something really disappointing for Shri Narendar Modi.

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Ritz

Sep 25, 2016 11:57pm

Shahzain Bugti is the true representative of Bugti tribe and Baloch people. He is present among his people and working constitutionally. Government should pay heed to his demand for rehabilitation of tribesmen.

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zeeshandxb

Sep 25, 2016 11:58pm

Now that's a good decision by bugti and its going to hurt india bad psychologically

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mesotwisty

Sep 26, 2016 12:05am

The Baloch's are an integral and respected part of Pakistan. India is simply trying to divert attention from Kashmir by using the Balochs.

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Hamid (USA)

Sep 26, 2016 12:03am

Baloch and Pashtuns are patriotic Pakistanis

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Abid Nasim

Sep 26, 2016 12:19am

Despite all the odds, we are one nation when it comes to our motherland. Long Live Baluchistan + Sindh + KPK + Punjab + FATA + IOK = Pakistan

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Bloch

Sep 26, 2016 12:22am

We Bloch are Muslim first and then Pakistani. Our duty is to defend our religion if its under attack. India should not insult Bloch by using them proxy, when time comes, we will stand next to our Pathans, Punjabis and Kashmiri brothers to full fill our duty.

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Tariq

Sep 26, 2016 12:31am

God bless Pakistan.

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Jam Aftab Baloch

Sep 26, 2016 12:42am

Someone please forward it to Mr Modi.. This may wake him up!!

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Abdullah

Sep 26, 2016 12:53am

Great .. Now Government / Establishment should not miss the opportunity to address their genuine grievance.

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Rind Baloch

Sep 26, 2016 12:57am

Not only bugti tribe every baloch tribe is ready to fight against India on every front. WE WERE, ARE, AND WILL REMAIN PAKISTANIS. Balochistan is as Pakistan's part as Kashmir ..

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Pakistani Baluchi

Sep 26, 2016 01:06am

Well done Shahzain

Lets be one, like a wall of rock

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Sad and Hopeless

Sep 26, 2016 01:17am

Great stuff! Now roars the lion...

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Nadir Baloach

Sep 26, 2016 01:30am

I'm Baloch and who said Baloch are against Pakistan... I'm proud Pakistani n will fight for my country Pakistan if any one imposed war on my beloved Pakistan.

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Shoaib

Sep 26, 2016 01:36am

He is a son af a soul so is Brahamdagh.sooner or later he will be back

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Sep 26, 2016 02:10am

Action speaks louder than words.

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Imtiaz Ali Khan

Sep 26, 2016 02:31am

We live in Pakistan and we know how much Baluchis love Pakistan. They don't have to prove anything to us. Never once had a doubt the Baluchi nationalism. Pakistan First.

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Raja Farhat Abbas

Sep 26, 2016 02:35am

I salute you Shahzain and all our brave Baloch brothers,you are true and pure Pakistani's.

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Babar-I-Azaam

Sep 26, 2016 02:40am

May we give dignity and respect to our Baloch brothers, as given to other quarters of the country - let's become one fist!

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atif

Sep 26, 2016 02:45am

aaao khair alakhaa!! nice one. Brahamdagh his cousin has lost the plot and not thinking straight... this should reflect well on him... I am a Pashtun from Quetta and in my circle all Baloch love Pakistan!! so dare not mess with us India....

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Zulu

Sep 26, 2016 03:21am

What ever Pakistan is our motherland and we are proud of it

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chanpeer

Sep 26, 2016 03:45am

Balochistan Zindabad, Pakistan Paindabad!

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M. ILYAS KHAN

Sep 26, 2016 03:57am

Thanks Modi for uniting us :-)

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Ravi

Sep 26, 2016 04:08am

Let them fight with poverty first

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venufrombangalore

Sep 26, 2016 04:21am

Its not baloch voice.its Pakistani.

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Optimistic pakistani

Sep 26, 2016 04:34am

Well done shahzain..you are true son of our soil and we respect you for that...we would request the govt to get their due rights as promised...we know they are not against Pakistan but just demanding their rights

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Ibrahim Shamsi

Sep 26, 2016 05:01am

Here is another letter for Modi from a true Baluch. Does he want to continue talking about letters.

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syed(Australia)

Sep 26, 2016 05:27am

Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti you are the true voice of Balochistan, Pakistan Zindabad.

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Yasir shah

Sep 26, 2016 06:15am

Oh no how did this happen. India must be feeling betrayed.

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Pakistani

Sep 26, 2016 06:19am

Thanks

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Khan of KPK

Sep 26, 2016 06:49am

Baloch are patriotic Pakistani. The real Baloch can't be misguided and misused against their motherland Pakistan.

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M Waj

Sep 26, 2016 07:07am

You can keep Brahamdagh Mr Modi.
Shahzain is the real Bugti with full baluch support.

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Haider

Sep 26, 2016 07:08am

all Pakistan is united when it comes to Islam and Kashmir.

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Khan

Sep 26, 2016 07:13am

Well that's an unexpected, but welcome, surprise.

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OQ

Sep 26, 2016 07:22am

India is getting tight slaps everyday these days! :D

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Gullu Badsha

Sep 26, 2016 07:28am

Shahzain Bugti is a true Balouch & a true Pakistani. He means what he says.

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Huzaifah

Sep 26, 2016 07:58am

Thumbs Up Shahzain

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homeless

Sep 26, 2016 08:37am

A well timed reply to brahumdagh asylum. Balochis zindabad

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Asif

Sep 26, 2016 08:39am

21 Guns Salute to Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti

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Sohail Khan Gem

Sep 26, 2016 08:58am

@Nadir Baloach well said

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Masood

Sep 26, 2016 09:00am

How can Baloch people be called non-patriotic when there is a Baloch Regiment in Pakistan Army and one of the highest ranking regiment which gave us some very capable Generals. This looks like a big propaganda mission started by India. These Indians, they never learn how to mind their own business.

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fahd

Sep 26, 2016 09:16am

Love and respect for Mr. Shahzain Bugti

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Samir Lone

Sep 26, 2016 09:29am

@Abid Nasim Kashmir too

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Adnan 2

Sep 26, 2016 09:37am

Very embarrassing for India. Tight slap on the face of India.

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Mojgan Khanam

Sep 26, 2016 09:42am

We Pakhtuns and Balochs are back bone of Pakistan. Pakistan Zindabad!

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Sohail Khan Gem

Sep 26, 2016 09:42am

@ Masood you're absolutely right. Army Unit 70 Baloch is the one who has defeated terrorists in our Bannu's tribal area. And has completely destroyed terrorists hideouts and their networks. Peace credit in our tribal area goes to unit 70 Baloch.
Pakistan zindabad.

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Karim Mombani

Sep 26, 2016 10:53am

This shows that irrespective of our internal differences, we all are united against all kinds of external threats.

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Arslan

Sep 26, 2016 11:18am

Yeah .. People like Sarfaraz Bugti , Shahzain Bugti , Nawab Sanaullah Zehri are true leaders and voices of Baloch people and Pakistan .. And there is no doubt Baloch and Pashtun tribes fought for Pakistan is the past to protect it from India and other forces .. All Pakistanis are with you ..

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SAFDER ALI

Sep 26, 2016 12:07pm

Very Good gesture by Shahzain Bugti, Govt. must address concerns of Baloch's and work for the betterment of common Baloch's in Educational, Health & Social Development sectors. Their loyalty with Pakistan must not be questioned and give the due respect & representation. Long Live Pakistan

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Khan

Sep 26, 2016 12:11pm

Modi and his Govt should understand that hate mongering and inculcating extremism in the society is poiunous to their own country and society . This extermism once penetrate in the society is extremely difficult to be cleansed . The sooner they understand the better for their own country.

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Bob Smith

Sep 27, 2016 02:25pm

@Nomi Goraya That is why they are protesting outside UN office in New York, in Geneva and Germany.

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Jalbani Baloch

Sep 27, 2016 03:16pm

I suggest that the Government of Pakistan and military establishment should resettle Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti's family in Dera Bugti, which is their ancestral place in order to give a blow to Mr. Brahamdagh Bugti, who is creating lawlessness in Balochistan at the behest of his Indian masters. The Kulper, which is a sub-tribe of Bugti, who are at feud with their Sardar may be moved to other safer place, preferrably in the western Balochistan e.g. Khuzdar and Gawadar, as they are pro-Pakistanis and their resettlement in that area will curtail the influence of insurgents, who are fighting against the State of Pakistan.

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Salman Khokhar

Sep 27, 2016 04:22pm

Baloch's will never let Pakistan down! They were, are and will always be Pakistani!
PAKISTAN ZINDABAD! FREEKASHMIR